Getting to the Wisconsin State Fair

Getting to the Wisconsin State Fair is no easy feat -- expect some congestion. If you drive, you have two options: park on the fair grounds, or park near the fair grounds, as most homes and businesses in the area let you park in their lots or on their lawns for a fee. There are also many shuttle options, as well as riding the city bus.

Parking on the State Fair Grounds:

Parking is $10 per vehicle / motorcycle

Handicapped Parking is also $10 per vehicle.Designated parking areas for the handicapped can be found at:

Gate 1 at 79th Street and Greenfield Avenue

Gate 7 on the north end of the Fair Park off Kearney Street

Gate 3 on 84th Street near the State Fair Transit Center. You will be directed to special parking areas.

Shuttles:

Milwaukee County Transit System ShuttlesPark free and take the Shuttle! The Shuttle from Watertown Plank Road Park-Ride Lot at HWY 45 operates to the State Fair Transit Center at Gate 4 every day of the Fair. Shuttles operate every 15 minutes from 7:30 a.m. until a half-hour after the fair closes.Cost: $3 round-trip for adults (ages 12-64) and $1.50 for children (ages 6-11), seniors (65 & over) and persons with disabilities with proper I.D.Contact: For more details visit statefairshuttle.com or call (414) 344-6711

Milwaukee County Transit System Freeway FlyersPark free at any of the following park-ride lots: Brown Deer Road west of I-43; Green Bay Road just north of Brown Deer Road; College Avenue at I-94 (both lots); Southridge Mall Parking Lot on Edgerton Avenue at 72nd Street; Whitnall/Hales Corners at I-43 east of S. 108th Street. Buses drop off and pick up at the State Fair Transit Center at Gate 4.

Freeway Flyers operate between 7:30 a.m. until a half-hour after the fair closes. Service is every half-hour except at the Brown Deer and Green Bay Road Park-Ride lots which have hourly service.

Buses will serve the Green Bay Road Lot every hour at 20 minutes past (beginning at 7:20 a.m.) and the Brown Deer Lot will be served hourly at 30 minutes past the hour (beginning at 7:30 a.m.).Cost: $6.50 for adults (ages 12-64), and $3 for children (ages 6-11), seniors (65 & over) and persons with disabilities with proper I.D. Exact fare required.Contact: For more details visit statefairshuttle.com or call (414) 344-6711

Milwaukee County Transit System Regular RoutesTake Route 23 straight to the fair! Route 23 runs to the fair every 15-20 minutes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This service leaves from 2nd Street, just north of Wisconsin Avenue.Catch the Route 23 bus home from State Fair at the State Fair Transit Center at Gate 4. This bus runs from 10 a.m. to Fair Close, with a frequency of 15 - 20 minutes until 7 p.m., and every 30 minutes thereafter.

Note to passengers: Not all Route 23 buses will serve State Fair, look for the Route 23 bus with a State Fair destination sign.

Cost: Regular fares are in effect for Routes 23, 56, 67 and 76 which are $2.25 for adults; and $1.10 for children (6-11), seniors (65 and older) and individuals with disabilities with proper IDContact: For more details visit RideMCTS.com or call (414) 344-6711

Go Riteway's State Fair Shuttle From Washington CountyGo Riteway offers daily round-trip service throughout the day from two locations in Washington County. Daily departures being at Washington County Fair Park at 7:00 a.m., and the Life Church Parking Lot at 7:30 a.m.Cost: Parking is FREE at each location. Fare is $12 for adults (12-59); $10 for Seniors 60+ or those with disabilities; $5 for children aged 7-11 and free for children under 7.Contact: For more details visit goriteway.com

Waukesha County ShuttleThose in Waukesha County can ride to the fair from three convenient locations along I-94. The first bus departs Goerkes Corners (I-94/Hwy 18 Park & Ride at Barker Road) at 7:25 a.m., with departures every 30 minutes until 7:55 p.m. Departures from the Nagawaukee Park & Ride in Delafield (I-94 & Hwy 83) begin at 7:30 a.m., and depart every half hour until 7:30 p.m. Departures from the Meadowbrook Park & Ride in Pewaukee (I-94 & Hwy G) begin at 7:40 a.m. and depart every 30 minutes until 7:40 p.m. The shuttle drops off at the U.S. Cellular Main Gate with return trips every 30 minutes.

Cost: Regular round-trip fares are $8 for adults; $6 for seniors 65+ and children age 7 to 11; free for children 5 years and under.Contact: For more details visit statefairshuttle.com